KAPUSKASING, ONTARIO—  Kap Paper announced it is idling operations at its Kapuskasing facility in northeastern Ontario. he paper mill is a newsprint and bulk paper mill.  The papermaker said the decision was made after years and months of discussion with governments and partners.The company said it employs about 420 people directly and a total of 2,500 jobs in the region depend on its operation. Kap Paper could not confirm if the shutdown is permanent or if the mill is being placed on care and maintenance in preparation for the asset to be sold. Kap Paper is the last consumer of chips and biomass in northeastern Ontario. Announcements about paper mill shutdowns has become a regular  occurrence with Stora Enso, Canford, Island Papers , Arjowiggins, UPM, International Paper and Domtar have announced mill or machine shut downs in the last several years.